By: Nana Kwame Bediako
Sadio Mane is a newlywed after tying the knot with his 18-year-old girlfriend, Aisha Tamba.
Days after getting married, the former Liverpool and Bayern Munich player, Sadio Mane, got the internet buzzing as the age difference between the couple left some netizens wondering why Mane would go in for a young lady and not someone closer to his age.
In the past few years, Mane has kept his love life away from the public.
Mane and Aisha’s love story started when the Senegalese football star spotted the young lady at the age of just 16 years, but he was very conscious of his plans as he waited for her to turn 18 before taking the necessary actions.
Sadio Mane, who is 31 years old, tied the knot with 18-year-old Aisha Tamba on Sunday, January 7, 2024, leaving some football fans questioning his choice of age as a 31-year-old man.
The marriage ceremony took place in Dakar, Senegal, in private settings, with friends and family of the couples attending. Aisha Tamba, the wife of Sadio Mane, is a beautiful woman from Casamança who speaks the native Mandingo language, the same as Mane.
Sadio Mane has been a long-term admirer of football followers, as he possesses the ability of a skilled player. The two-time African player of the year finally found love in Aisha Tamba. The bride and Sadio Mane have been dating for some time now.
The newly married Sadio Mane will be leading the Teranga Lions of Senegal in the AFCON 2023 as they look forward to retaining their title. Senegal will square off with countries like Cameroon, Guinea, and Gambia.
